Operating Instructions
AWE-FW 100
Evaluation Unit
Safety Instructions
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Safety Instructions
1.1 Authorized Personnel
Those responsible for personal safety must ensure that:
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All work on the device components is carried out by qualified personnel only. These
persons must be qualified by virtue of their expertise (training, education, experience) or
understanding of the relevant standards, specifications, accident prevention regulations,
and properties of the system. It is crucial that these persons be able to identify and avoid
potential hazards in good time.
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These persons have gained sufficient expertise through training.
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The operating instructions supplied with the device and the associated system
documentation are available to these persons for all work carried out and these persons
observe this documentation in order to prevent danger or damage.
Technical experts are those persons defined in DIN VDE 0105, or IEC 364, or directly
equivalent standards, such as DIN 0832.
1.2 Intended Use
Prerequisite
All planning, mounting, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair work must be
carried out by adequately trained personnel only. This work must be inspected by experts
in the relevant areas.
Correct
handling
The following must be taken into account:
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The system must be operated in accordance with the technical data and specifications
regarding reliable use, assembly, connection, ambient and operating conditions (see the
order documentation, user information, rating plates, and so on), as well as the
documentation supplied.
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Users must act in accordance with the local, system-specific conditions and with due
consideration paid to the operating dangers and specifications.
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All of the measures required to maintain the device (transportation, storage,
maintenance, and inspection requirements, for example) are provided.
1.3 General Safety Information and Protection Measures
These general safety instructions are extremely important. Please read this section carefully
and follow the instructions provided at all times. Always observe the warnings provided in
these operating instructions, particularly in the chapters on installation, commissioning,
maintenance, and service.
Note
The Evaluation Unit components are designed for use in industrial power installations.
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When working on power connections or with live components, ensure that the power
supply is switched off. Before reconnecting the power supply, install any shock protection
devices that may have been removed.
Handling or using the device incorrectly can result in personal injury or material damage. For
this reason, always observe the safety instructions provided.
Preventing
malfunctions
In order to prevent malfunctions, which can cause personal injury or damage to the system
either directly or indirectly, the operator must ensure that
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